John "Jack" Carl Frueh Sr., age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was the only child born to the late Carl and Elfrieda (Mudrich) Frueh, on April 4, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI. Jack graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1953. He drove many years for Brinks Security and worked at various companies before finding his path at Rapistan Conveyors where he retired. On August 3, 1990, Jack married the love of his life, Delores "De" Bekins.

In his younger years he was a volunteer for the Kent County Sheriff's Posse. Jack was a beekeeper for many years, and an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, canoeing, trapping, hunting, fishing, gardening and bowling.

Survivors include his children, Linda (Dan) Smith, Marcia (Tim) Harris, John Jr. (Sandy) Frueh, Barb (Don) Marsh, and Jim (Beverly) Frueh; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; De's children, Randy (Chin) Bekins, Rick (Karen) Bekins, Earl (Deb) Bekins, and Melissa (Sam) Davis; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren on De's side.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores "De" Frueh; his first wife and mother to his five children, Joan Elaine Griffin; and his parents.

Gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Visitation will continue on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Berlin Baptist Church, 14141 State Street, Marne, MI 49435, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Gunderman officiating and a luncheon to follow. Jack will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery with De.  You are welcome to join the livestream of the funeral service on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/u8ng-O8BDlU?feature=share or on the Berlin Baptist Church FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/berlinbaptist

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Berlin Baptist Church.